Train derailment: MP CM Chouhan arrives in Kanpur with a team of doctors

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Kanpur with a team of doctors and officials in the wake of the train derailment that claimed more than 100 lives on Sunday. He met the injured at LLR Hospital.

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Kanpur with a team of doctors and officials in the wake of the train derailment that claimed more than 100 lives on Sunday. He met the injured at LLR Hospital.

“Our priority is to provide medical facilities to the injured people. Those who are from Madhya Pradesh can be shifted to Indore for treatment,” Chouhan said.

Chouhan was accompanied by minister Narottam Mishra, other officials and a team of 30 doctors who will stay in Kanpur to assist in rescue and relief operations.

Indore-Patna Railway accident has deeply distressed me. I am leaving for Kanpur to meet the injured and take stock of situation.